Recycled Water Field Officer

Wannon Water; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Wannon Water in Warrnambool is seeking a Recycled Water Field Officer to support sustainable management of our recycled water, biosolids and trade waste programs. Based in the field, you’ll engage with farmers, monitor operations and coordinate activities across the region.

You’ll respond to operational matters, assist with compliance and continuous improvement, and help achieve target outcomes while ensuring safety and high-quality service to customers.

Qualifications

• Qualifications or extensive experience in farm planning, agriculture, irrigation, agronomy, rural operations and project management.
• Experience in recycled water and or biosolids management would be highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with farmers, customers, employees, consultants and contractors on recycled water and biosolids programs.
• Monitor irrigation operations and assist customers with requirements.
• Organise annual irrigator maintenance and soil monitoring programs.
• Report progress of recycled water use and biosolids processing to stakeholders.
• Respond to maintenance requests for recycled water assets and coordinate corrective work.
• Support field operations to achieve usage and biosolids targets.

Skills

Farm planning

Agriculture

Irrigation

Agronomy

Rural operations

Project management

Job description

Who we are looking for

As our Recycled Water Field Officer, you'll play an important role in the sustainable management of our recycled water, biosolids and industrial trade waste programs. This varied position combines customer engagement, field-based monitoring and operational coordination, working closely with local farmers who receive recycled water and biosolids. You'll support compliance, continuous improvement and the achievement of recycled water use and biosolids processing targets.

Based in Warrnambool, you'll work across our region, with opportunities to work in locations such as Port Campbell along the Great Ocean Road and Dunkeld in the Southern Grampians. Based in the field, you'll need to respond to operational matters across our service area. Commuter use of a Wannon Water vehicle will be available following successful completion of a probationary period and signing a Commuter Use Agreement.

This is an ongoing full-time position comes with a salary of $80,770 to $93,136 p.a. plus superannuation.

Job Description

What you'll be doing

On a day-to-day basis, you'll:

• Actively collaborate with farmers, customers, other employees, consultants and contractors to support a diverse program of recycled water, biosolids and trade waste activities.
• Monitor recycled water irrigation operations and assist customers to manage operational requirements.
• Organise the annual irrigator maintenance program and soil monitoring programs.
• Report on the progress of recycled water use and biosolids processing to internal stakeholders.
• Respond to maintenance requests for Wannon Water's recycled water assets and organise corrective work, using internal maintenance employees and local contractors.
• Support the treatment operations teams in the field to achieve recycled water usage targets and biosolids drying targets, when required.

Desired Skills and Experience

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with

• Qualifications or extensive experience in farm planning, agriculture, irrigation, agronomy, rural operations and project management. Experience in recycled water and or biosolids management would be highly advantageous.
• A strong commitment to safety, accountability and high-quality outcomes for our people, our customers and the environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• An ability to build and maintain effective working relationships through collaborative, trust-based approaches to delivery.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities to achieve objectives efficiently.

Position Description

For further details, see the position description available here.

We're here to help

We look forward to hearing from you. if you have any questions, feel free to call Kath Coughlan (Coordinator Water Recycling) or Maddie Craven (Manager Operations Support and Projects) on 1300 926 666.

What we can offer

Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You’ll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do.

You’ll be offered a range of great benefits including:

• Workplace flexibility and family-friendly support, with access to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, monthly rostered days off and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life.
• Access to the Network of Wannon Water (NOW), providing opportunities to connect, learn, share experiences and support the advancement of women.
• A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount.
• A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more.

We're an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best.

We welcome applications from everyone including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, carers, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds.

Reasonable Adjustments

We're here to support you through life's ups and downs. Whether you need adjustments during the recruitment process or at work, like flexible hours or accommodation for disabilities, we're here to help. We understand it can be daunting to share your needs, so feel free to reach out with any questions at [e-mail]. Your information will be kept completely confidential.